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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.55, 823.33 and 348.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.55, 823.33 and 348.01 is: 480.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.55 : 823.33 = 348.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.55/823.33 = 348.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.55x = 823.33 × 348.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.55x = 286,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,527.07/596.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.31

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